This is a little counted cross stitch piece that a client of mine made for me when I was a grad student. She was an elderly lady. I was honored that she took the time to make this and give it to me. It has been hanging in my kitchen ever since I got married and moved in.
I'm sure she would be happy to know I have treasured it so much.
Too bad the food we create gets eaten and you can't look at it 30 years later. I guess that's where photos, blogs, and memories come in handy.
These cookies, however, were really quick to put together. Not like counted cross stitch!!
Graham Cracker Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies
(Makes 18)
Preheat your oven to 350.
Grease a 8x8 square baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine:
One 10.5-oz box of Kinnikinnick gluten free graham style crumbs
(about 2 1/4 cups),
1 cup (or a little more) gf chocolate chips,
1 tsp. baking powder, and
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional).
I had hazelnuts handy, for some reason.
(I store nuts in my freezer, fyi.)
After the dry stuff is mixed together, add:
1 14-oz can of sweetened condensed milk, and
1 tsp vanilla.
I had to use my [clean] hands to mix it a little toward the end.
The mixture is extremely thick!
Put the mixture in your pan, using wet fingers to smooth it down.
Bake 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean.
Let cool *completely* before cutting.
This is nice alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
I also liked it drizzled with a little bit of that chocolate sauce from the last post.
Just plain is good, too!
